Cazares Driving School

Courses for ages 14-18. The Full Teen Program consists of 16 days of classroom training (2 hours per day) and 7 hours of in-car driving and 7 hours of in-car observation. Depending on space availability, students must enroll up until the third day of class but must be present on the third day. Course includes 32 hours classroom instruction 7 hours in-car driving 7 hours in-car observation On-line scheduling system 14 year olds may take the classroom phase for $175 and return at 15 to get their permit and take the behind-the-wheel phase. Parent of Student must sign an enrollment contract at the school’s location on or before the first day of class to complete the registration process. The State of Texas allows no more than 5 days or 10 hours missed. Absences can be made up at your convenience with a make-up packet for a small fee, or by attending with another session. Easy Payment Plan Available $50 down and the balance in 2 payments. We accept Credit and Debit (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) and money orders made to Cazares Driving School. No cash or personal checks.

If you are 18 to 24 years old it is now required that you take a 6-hour Adult Driver Education Course. This course will include the Road Rules and Road Signs written tests at our facility. You will not be required to take the written test at the DPS Office. After successful completion of the 6-hour Adult Driver Education Course, you will receive a certificate of completion to present at the DPS Office. We highly recommend that all adults even over the age of 24 take this course because not only do we prepare you well for the Road Rules and Road Signs Exams, you take these exams at our facility, in a quiet environment while the information is fresh on your mind. All of our classroom instructors are bilingual and students can choose to take their exams in English or Spanish. Presenting a copy of the 6-Hour Adult Completion Certificate awarded to you at Cazares Driving School may also qualify you for a 10% discount on your auto insurance. In addition to the Adult Driver Education Certificate of Completion, you will need to present the following to the DPS for processing before taking your Driving Test. Cazares Driving School is authorized by DPS to administer the "Official Drive Test". You can choose to take the Drive Test at DPS or at an Authorized Testing Facility.

Cazares Driving School is authorized by the Texas Department of Public Safety to administer the “OFFICIAL DRIVE TEST” to any teen or adult who has completed either the Full Teen Drivers Ed Program or the Adult 6-hr Driver Ed Course. Full Teen Drivers Ed program (32 hours of classroom instruction and 14 hours of behind the wheel training). Teens must also be at least 16 years of age and have held a valid permit for at least 6 months. On the back of the permit is the GDL (Graduated Driver License) Date. It states "Must hold permit until (date)". Teens can take the Drive Test on that date or any day after. Students 18 years of age and older will not have a GDL date listed on the back of the permit. Note Students must renew their permit at 18 years of age to be eligible to take the Drive Test. Students from Cazares Driving School as well as students from all other commercial driving schools are welcome to test here at our facility. As of September 1, 2014, Texas State Law requires all teens who complete a drivers ed program watch a MANDATORY 2 HOUR “Impact Texas Teen Drivers” (ITTD) video before taking the Official Drive Test. Note ITTD must be viewed after you have completed the Full Teen Driver Education Course. After completing the 2 hour video, the student must print out the certificate and parent must sign the video certificate.

American Heart Association CPR Courses are held several days a week and saturdays upon request at our Cazares McAllen (1700 N. 10th) location, 10th and Pecan. Our lead instructor has 27 years of experience teaching CPR/First Aid and we have 3 additional instructors on staff. Class participants will receive an American Heart Association E-card Certificate of Completion immediately after the course. This course completion card is good for two (2) years. This course is great for healthcare professionals, teachers, coaches, daycare providers, lifeguards, or anyone wanting to learn CPR. CPR/AED for Healthcare Professionals and non-medical professionals as well, is regularly held several days a week and saturdays upon request. Alternate location arrangements can be made for a group of 10 or more participants, $45.